Sociology at Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Winston-Salem State University graduates in sociology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Winston-Salem State University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 449 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,857 | $41,686 | #437 | $32,973 |
| 450 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $38,727 | $36,860 | #458 | $24,026 |
| 451 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $38,346 | $40,921 | #442 | $31,484 |
| 452 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $38,245 | $41,042 | #440 | — |
| 453 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $37,769 | $39,099 | #451 | $28,860 |
| 454 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $36,995 | $41,022 | #441 | $28,982 |
| 455 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $36,966 | $40,381 | #447 | $24,468 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winston-Salem State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,245 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winston-Salem State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Winston-Salem State University ranks #452 by median pay four years after graduation, and #440 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Winston-Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.